monkey off the back
Today's FA Cup game between Bolton and Arsenal is a perfect example of why fans say "we" when referring to the exploits of their team. I am exhausted. Arsenal missed two penalties and gave up a lead in the 91st minute, but still manage to win the game. The emotional ringer they put me through makes me feel like I just ran 120 minutes on the pitch with them.
It wasn't just two missed penalties by our two excellent Brazilians: it was the fact that my favourite player scored the winning goal (go Freddie go!); it was the fact that the player of the match was our superior Brazilian, Denilson -- a kid who will pair up with Fabregas to make the best midfield the Premiership has seen in years; it was the fact that Adebayor hit the post of an open net; it was the fact that Arsenal gave up the lead to the team that always beats us; it was the fact that we beat Bolton in the Reebok and not at Emirates; it was the fact that they did it all without the Henry crutch to fall back on, proving once again that Arsenal are far from a one man team.
Wow! That was the best and worst game I have seen in ages. Seriously.
Time to take a nap.
P.S. I for one am excited by the prospect of Eto'o coming to the Arse. Is anyone else? Trade anyone?
posted by bananas @ 3:57 PM
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What a game! Denilson was very impressive in midfield as was Diaby. Hard to believe, but we now have 3 players that are 20 or younger and can handle the central midfield role (Denilson is 18, Cesc 19 and Diaby 20).
Great to see Ljungberg and Hleb back in the lineup (though Hleb might be out again with his injury). I thought Almunia had a great game as well as Bolton certainly wasn't lacking opportunities.
About the only Arsenal players that didn't have great games in my view were Djourou (playing out of position) and Baptista (who put himself into good positions, but seemed just a little off with his shots/passes).
Bring on Blackburn!
no doubt. bring on the rovers.
and great point about diaby in addition to denilson and cesc. holy shit our midfield is strong.
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